tredders

Bought Rick’s Fender Bassman TV combo today. Rick was a total gent - drove out of his way to meet up in person, and the combo is fab (not to mention it’s exactly as described). Top man to deal with. Oh, and one day, that 4005 will be mine, Rick!

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1507394792' post='3385225'] I quite regularly go to gigs at the Institute in Digbeth and I wasn't aware of the Digbeth dining club. I'll definitely be having a look at that the next time I'm there on the weekend, so cheers for the heads up. [/quote] They have some decent live music in the Digbeth Dining Club - we saw a superb blues band there a couple of weeks ago. If you do find a band you want to see there, head to the upstairs bar, as you can grab a table that overlooks the stage (and is close to a much quieter bar!)

[quote name='KingPrawn' timestamp='1507186857' post='3383734'] The new Royal Birmingham conservatoire has opened. They have loads of free gigs, Check the website. Ikon Gallery is always worth a visit, Town hall etc. You should check out hare and hounds in Kingsheath and Moseley in general. 15 minute bus ride on the 50. The O2 and institute. The Custard factory. [/quote] If you go to the Hare & Hounds, it's on Kings Heath high street, so plenty of pubs and restaurants to choose from. Alternatively if you go to the Custard Factory, you have to go to the Digbeth Dining Club, which is a great night out (http://digbethdiningclub.com).

That looks great! Congrats. What level of skill do you have to have to go on that course? Being more-than-slightly challenged in the woodwork department, I'm pretty sure that I'd be hopeless, but I've seen some really impressive results from pretty much everyone who attends that course.

I bought a bunch of patch cables from Adam for some pedals I'd got hold of. They arrived nice & quick and were immaculate. Highly recommended! Mark.

Bought 3 Boss pedals plus a case & PSU from Alex. The pedals were very well priced, and arrived within 48 hours. They're in super condition and work perfectly, so I'm very happy with the deal. Alex kept in touch throughout and went out of his way to ensure everything went smoothly. Highly recommended chap to deal with! Thanks Alex. Tredders

And welcome from another local! J.12 M40 here. I had no idea so many of us were in the same region. Remind me why we haven't organised a N Oxford Bass Bash yet...?

Hi Kaomny I spend a lot of time in Finland with work (I just got back from Espoo yesterday). Lovely country and lovely people. But very expensive beer Welcome to BC... it's a great friendly place to hang out. Mark.

Peter Allen near Warwick does all of my setups. He did a great job on my 4003. Website here: http://www.guitartechnicalservices.co.uk Highly recommended by me.

I've only ever had good experience both from Mark and the other guys in there. Sure, Mark always takes the mickey out of me for predominantly using Fenders, as he insists (no doubt correctly) that there are better options, but we have a joke about it, and it's only lighthearted. Many's the time I've sat in the shop, played a big selection of different basses, and bought nothing. I've never felt pressure to purchase in there - often I've been the only person in the shop and Mark's said "I'll be in the office, give me a shout if you need anything". As with everyone else, I can only comment on my own experiences, but it's only ever been positive for me.

Had the pleasure of trading with Martin today. He drove all the way from Manchester to Warwick for the deal, too. We sat, had a cuppa and natter on all things bass, and I've come away with a really tasty US Fender PJ, which I'm really happy with. Top man all round. Pretty sure we'll trade again in the future, particularly if I can rid him of his irrational dislike of all things Fender Cheers Martin - you're a star...

Fret wraps! http://www.gruvgear.com/fretwraps Been wanting to try them myself for a while but just haven't got round to it.

Top man! Thanks a lot for doing this - it's appreciated 👍

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1501658014' post='3346199'] Did it anyway because it is here. Width at nut = 44mm dept at first fret = 21.5mm dept at 12th fret = 25.1mm [/quote] Thanks - appreciate that